Dental Photostory

Title:
Dental Photostory
Subject:
Speaking, Writing and Presenting for ELLs
Grade:
Gr. 9
Time Frame:
2-3 lessons
Essential Question
How can I give a verbal presentation to the class with technology support?
Summary:
Students will take photographs of themselves brushing their teeth at home. At school, they will create a Photo Story 3 presentation with audio to present to the class.
Objectives
  • Michigan English Language Proficiency Standards:
  • W.1.1.h Write several sentences on a topic related to a visual prompt
  • S.6 Demonstrate comprehensible pronunciation and intonation for clarity in oral communication

  • What 21st Century Skill Objectives does this activity/Lesson include?
    • communication
    • oral presentation
    • creativity & innovation
Tasks:
I DO: Show students sample Photo Stories on overhead. Instruct on how to create a Photo Story. Go over the rubric of expectations for visual, textual and audio elements.

WE DO: Walk students through a sample which all students will create for practice.

YOU DO: Students upload their photos; write text to describe the photo; write text they will audio record; record the audio. Students will work with a partner sharing their Photo Story and giving feedback. They make revisions according to student feedback.
Personalization/Differentiation
How will you incorporate "student choice" into this project/lesson?How will you challenge strong students?How will you support struggling students?How will you support ESL students?
  1. Students will choose the pictures they want to describe.
  2. Strong students will be able to write and speak more complex text for audio presentation. They may also choose to do a more complex topic such as science of decay, preventing dental decay or tooth structure.
  3. ELLs will be provided support for writing and speaking sentences. Teacher will elicit simple sentences that students can type and speak. Picture dictionaries provided.
Real-World Connection
The real-world application for this project/lesson is that students will be required in their future work to create presentations that demonstrate their knowledge and creativity.
This work is important because it engages students who are digital natives in creating an authentic project that engages their interest in technology while developing basic speaking and writing skills. The project is relevant to their lives because this particular population that I teach needs instruction and support for caring for their teeth.
The audience for this project/lesson is the class and whoever students would like to present their project to.
How will you connect adults (experts, authors, professionals, etc.) from outside of school to the lesson/project? The family can view the project online at home. The work be displayed publicly by posting it on a public platform for students who are interested. It may also be shared with the local dentist who will come and speak to the class.
Assessment:
How will you assess the students' learning? Check each students photo story elements including pictures, text and audio. Students will be provided with a rubric for each element. They will self-assess against the rubric. Students will assess a partner. Teacher will assess against the rubric.

How do you know students can "transfer" the learning to new situations? Students will be able to use Photo Story 3 to create their own personal projects or use in other classes. I can do a follow up activity in which students create their own photo story about any topic that is important to them.

Will there be an opportunity for constructive "peer" feedback? Students will preview a partner's photo story giving constructive feedback. Students will apply the feedback to perfecting their story.
Resources:
  • What resources/technology/tools will be needed? Laptops for each student. Photo Story downloaded to each computer. Camera provided to students without access to one.
Examples:
Reflection:
Reflect on the experience with specific details about the instructional outcome, pedagogy, tool effectiveness,
and student engagement. Include any student feedback about the activity.